Personal Technology
Is Your Stuff Safe in the Cloud?
With hackers on the prowl, there are pros and cons of storing your life in the cloud. Geoffrey A. Fowler compares Dropbox, iCloud and Google Drive with “personal cloud” drives you run yourself.
With hackers on the prowl, there are pros and cons of storing your life in the cloud. Geoffrey A. Fowler compares Dropbox, iCloud and Google Drive with “personal cloud” drives you run yourself.
What’s wrong with your snaps? It isn’t entirely the camera’s fault, but Geoffrey A. Fowler has a few rules to get you back on track.
Ultra-thin TVs, inconsistent streaming boxes and overly cinematic TV series leave many asking, “What did they say?” Geoffrey A. Fowler shares how to make TV voices clearer.
How do we lessen social media’s grip? Geoffrey A. Fowler talks to psychologists and neuroscientists who recommend techniques for coping.
After its two Note 7 recalls, Samsung’s work on re-establishing trust with consumers and bringing changes to the industry is still incomplete, write Geoffrey A. Fowler and Joanna Stern.
Trump may own Twitter, but there aren’t too many nonpartisan online tools tracking everything politicians say and do; Geoffrey A. Fowler reviews some of the most user-friendly.
Phishing emails, texts, Facebook pop-ups and chat messages have never been better at tricking us into handing over valuable information; Geoffrey A. Fowler shares the latest tips for keeping your guard up.
The Apple Watch has real competition in Android Wear 2.0 making its debut in new LG watches, and in Samsung’s Gear S3; Geoffrey A. Fowler reviews.
We tested Apple’s long-awaited Q-tips—um, earbuds—versus other truly wireless headphones. Geoffrey A. Fowler found a resounding winner.
First sightings of the most interesting products and trends at the consumer electronics industry’s annual show in Las Vegas, from Geoffrey A. Fowler and Joanna Stern.
We might not need an oven with a camera and Wi-Fi, but a smart oven that won’t ruin the holiday roast? Now you’re talking, Geoffrey A. Fowler says.
